MOFONGO AND MOJITO
Explore local history and flavors on a guided walking tour of Old San Juan, lasting about three and a half hours. Visit landmarks such as the San Juan Gate and the Cathedral of San Juan. Enjoy a culinary demonstration and tasting of mofongo and mojito, offering an authentic sample of Puerto Rico’s culture.
Excursion Details
Begin this approximately three-and-a-half-hour excursion with a journey of around 20 minutes to Plaza Dársena, a lively square near the pier, to meet your guide. From here, begin a leisurely discovery of Old San Juan’s historic highlights.
Start with an approximately 15-minute stroll along Paseo de la Princesa, a leafy seaside promenade filled with street vendors and antique streetlamps. Over the next 20 minutes or so, the path leads to the bronze Fuente Raíces (Roots Fountain), which celebrates Puerto Rico’s blend of Taíno, African and Spanish heritage.
Around 20 minutes later, enter the old city through San Juan Gate (Puerta de San Juan), a red-painted archway built in 1635, and make your way to the Cathedral of San Juan for a short viewing of its facade. For approximately 15 minutes, move on through Plaza de Armas, Old San Juan’s main square, and arrive at a local venue, Lounge Cultura, for a memorable experience: a mofongo and mojito culinary demonstration and dining experience, lasting approximately 90 minutes.
Enjoy Puerto Rican appetizers as the chef demonstrates how to prepare cassava mofongo. Your experience wraps up with a tasting of this traditional dish and a refreshing mojito. The walk back to the pier takes around 20 minutes.
Important Information: This is a walking tour, includes walk over uneven terrain, some uphill and cobblestone streets with some stairs. Order of events may vary.
